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Engineering Technologies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is in Blacksburg, VA.
Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 23 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #19 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 854 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #225 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #734 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,198 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $71,441 |
| 4 years | $80,284 |
| 5 years | $98,448 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University report median earnings of $80,284, compared with $77,896 for all Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is $23,750.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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